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Budget to bring relief despite JobSeeker rate concern
April 27, 2023 07:53 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSFinance Minister Katy Gallagher says the budget will provide cost-of-living relief despite criticisms about low JobSeeker payments.

Aust drug may stop brain cell death after trauma births
April 27, 2023 07:24 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSA world-first new drug could reduce 70 per cent of neonatal brain injuries that are caused when an infant has been deprived of oxygen and blood during birth.

Payday super touted as solution to stolen funds
April 27, 2023 07:14 AM AEST| By AAPNEWSIndustry Super Australia has called for employees to receive superannuation payments with each pay cycle, to help prevent super theft across the country.

Ukraine 'testing ground' for Australian cyber defences
April 26, 2023 06:04 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSCybersecurity support to help fend off Russian aggression would also serve as a stress test for Australia's own capabilities, the Ukrainian ambassador says.

May budget set against backdrop of economic turmoil
April 26, 2023 04:56 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSTreasurer Jim Chalmers has been navigating tough economic conditions in the lead up to his second budget on May 9.

Man jailed for hunting girl in store with bow and arrow
April 26, 2023 04:50 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSBenjamin Jeremy Bourke has been jailed for 10-and-a-half years after hunting a 15-year-old girl "like an animal" with a compound bow in a shop west of Brisbane.

Woman attacked with axe and choked, trial told
April 26, 2023 04:46 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSAn attempted murder trial has heard testimony from a woman who said her ex-boyfriend hid in wait with a hatchet while she walked to her car.

Why Australian states are staging an electric car race
April 26, 2023 04:40 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSFrom cash rebates to registration discounts, Australian states are making big bids to win electric vehicle buyers. One, however, is doing better than the rest.

Trial begins for teen Michelle Bright's killing in 1999
April 26, 2023 04:40 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSA trial has begun for a man charged with murdering teenager Michelle Bright and trying to rape another young woman over two decades ago in central NSW.

Northern bases share $3.8b boost to national defence
April 26, 2023 04:02 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe federal government will put $3.8 billion towards a slate of upgrades and refurbishments at defence force bases and barracks across northern Australia.

Bodyboarder, 70, drowns at Phillip Island beach
April 26, 2023 04:01 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSA 70-year-old bodyboarder has drowned at a beach on Victoria's Phillip Island.

How many missiles does it take to change a military?
April 26, 2023 03:11 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSA major defence force review has found Australia is not ready to tackle modern challenges and more than long-range missiles are needed to combat China's rise.

Australian shares edge lower as inflation cools
April 26, 2023 03:07 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSThe local share market has clawed back most of its early losses to finish down just 0.1 per cent on hopes that moderating inflation might keep rates on hold.

Panel to set nursing staff baseline at NSW hospitals
April 26, 2023 02:52 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSSafe staffing levels for NSW nurses will become mandatory in the state's hospitals as the government works towards a key election promise.

Construction starts on WA's Burrup amid outcry
April 26, 2023 02:47 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSTraditional owners have expressed outrage over the start of construction of a new fertiliser plant on WA's world heritage nominated Burrup Peninsula.

'It's time': NSW Liberal MP backs Indigenous voice
April 26, 2023 02:45 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSA NSW MP says it's time to create a voice to parliament that will help Aboriginal people thrive, while highlighting a WWI digger's struggle.

Staged lift to criminal responsibility age irks experts
April 26, 2023 02:44 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSRaising the age of criminal responsibility to 14 in Victoria will be staggered under a government plan criticised by advocates and opponents.

NSW cashless cards to be pokies reform 'game changer'
April 26, 2023 02:42 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSAs politicians debate reforming NSW's gaming industry, new figures show poker machines pull in a collective $23 million statewide each day.

Aged care commissioner dismisses closure concerns
April 26, 2023 02:32 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSIt would be surprising if new around-the-clock nursing requirements led to forced closure of facilities, the aged care commissioner says.

Iconic national parks to get $262 million budget boost
April 26, 2023 02:28 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSA funding boost in the upcoming budget will go towards upgrading national park facilities as well as boosting conservation and cultural heritage management.

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